130 Family of Seismic Recorders

130-GPS/01
Clock

Refraction Technology™

130-GPS/01 130-TR-003-C January 30, 2006

 Refraction Technology, Inc.
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Plano, Texas 75074
USA

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© Copyright 2003-2006 Refraction Technology, Inc.

All rights reserved.

Printed in USA

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 Preface

The REF TEK 130-GPS/01 clock is capable of providing both time and
position information, serially, for host systems in the REF TEK 130 series
Data Acquisition System family.

Update Notification

You can receive E-mail notification of updates by

subscribing to one of the REF TEK 130 notification lists.

To subscribe:
1 Send an E-mail to listserv@reftek.com with one of the following in the body of the
message: “subscribe <listname> <your name> where <list name> is one of the
entries in the following table and <your name> is replaced by your name.

DAS <listname> example

130 rt_130 subscribe rt_130 tom smith

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2 Your E-mail address is automatically extracted from the header of the E-Mail you
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3 To obtain updates from out FTP site:

For REF TEK software, firmware, and documents:

[1] Login to our FTP site at: ftp.reftek.com\pub

[2] User name: Anonymous

[3] Password: Your E-mail Address

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 Revision History:

Rev Date Reason for change Affected Pages

0.1 7/05/03 Initial release All
A 7/08/03 Created new GPS-0/1 All
B 8/1/03 Created new separate book for GPS-0/1 All
C 8/1/04 Added Garmin 15H GPS module option Section 3
Added warning about GPS mounting All
Added shielding grommet Section 3 and 4

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 Notation Conventions
The following notation conventions are used throughout Ref Tek
documentation:

Notation Description
ASCII Indicates the entry conforms to the American Standard Code for Information Interchange
definition of character (text) information.
Binary Indicates the entry is a raw, numeric value.
Hex Indicates hexadecimal notation. This is used with both ASCII characters (0 – 9, A – F) and
numeric values.
BCD Indicates the entry is a numeric value where each four bits represents a decimal digit.
FPn Indicates the entry is the ASCII representation of a floating-point number with n places fol-
lowing the decimal point.
<n> Indicates a single 8-bit byte. When the contents are numeric, it indicates a hexadecimal
numeric value; i.e. <84> represents hexadecimal 84 (132 decimal). When the contents are
capital letters, it represents a named ASCII control character; i.e. <SP> represents a space
character, <CR> represents a carriage return character and <LF> represents a line feed
character.
MSB Most Significant Byte of a multi-byte value.
MSbit Most Significant Bit of a binary number.
LSB Least Significant Byte of a multi-byte value.
LSbit Least Significant Bit (bit 0) of a binary number.
YYYY Year as a 4-digit number
DDD Day of year
HH Hour of day in 24-hour format
MM Minutes of hour
SS Seconds of minute
TTT Thousandths of a second (milliseconds)
IIII Unit ID number

n, nS nano, nanoSecond; 10-9 = 0.000000001

u, uS micro, microSecond; 10-6 = 0.000001
m, mS milli, milliSecond; 10-3 = 0.001
K, KHz Kilo, KiloHertz; 103 = 1,000
M, MHz Mega, MegaHertz; 106 = 1,000,000
G, GHz Giga, GigaHertz; 109 = 1,000,000,000
Kb, KB Kilobit, KiloByte; 210 = 1,024
Mb, MB Megabit, MegaByte; 220 = 1,048,576
Gb, GB Gigabit, GigaByte; 230 = 1,073,741,824

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 Related Manuals:

130-01 System Documents Number PDF file

130-01 System Startup 1301-SYS-001 130_startup_01.pdf
PFC_130 Users Guide 130-PFC-001 130_pfc.pdf
REF TEK Utilities Users Guide UTILS-OP-002 130_utilities.pdf

Archive Utilities ARC-OP-003 arcutil.pdf

130 Theory of Operations 130-SYS-002 130_theory.pdf
130 PFC Release Notes 130-RN-001 130_PFCRN.pdf
130 CPU Release Notes 130-RN-002 130_CPURN.pdf
130 Command Reference 130-CR-001 130_command.pdf
130 Recording Format 130-RF-001 130_record.pdf
130-GPS/01 130-TR-003 gps01.pdf

130-01 Board Documents Number PDF file

RT505 - A/D Board 130-RT505 RT505r.pdfa
RT506 - CPU Board 130-RT506 RT506r.pdf
RT520 - Lid Interconnect Board 130-RT520 RT520r.pdf
RT526 - MicroDrive/Flash Board 130-RT526 RT526rB01.pdf
RT527 - Sensor Control Board (Optional) 130-RT527 RT527rB01.pdf
RT535 - Mass Memory Board (Optional) 130-RT535 RT535rB01.pdf

Optional Manuals Number PDF file

SNDP Installation and Users Guide SNDP-S-003 SNDPUser.pdf
SNDP Reference Guide SNDP-S-002 SNDPRef.pdf
RTCC REF TEK Command and Control Users RTCC-S-006 RTCC.pdf
Guide
RT_Display Users Guide RTD-S-007 RTDisplay.pdf
RT_View Users Guide RTV-S-005 RTView.pdf
RTPMonitor Installation and Users Guide RTPM-S-008 RTPM.pdf
RTPD Installation and Users Guide RTPD-S-005 RTPD.pdf
RTP Protocol RTP-S-004 RTP.pdf
131A-01/3 Standard Triaxial Accelerometer 131A-TR-004 131A.pdf
131A-01/2 Low Noise Triaxial Accelerometer
131A-01/1 Uniaxial Accelerometer 131A-TR-005 131A011.pdf
a. r = Revision level of 130 Board

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 About this manual:

This 130 cable manual provides detailed information for the use of the 130-
GPS/01 with the REF TEK 130 DAS family.

Software Version:

Current software and documentation is available on our web site. Some early
units may require hardware modifications to use the latest software. Contact
REF TEK if you have any queries on the compatibility of your unit(s) and
the current software release.

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 Table of Contents
Section: 1 130-GPS/01 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.1 Overview ............................... . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.2 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.3 Operating the 130-GPS/01 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.3.1 Setting up the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.4 GPS Mounting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.4.1 Recommend 130-GPS/01 mounting guidelines . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.4.2 Recommended pole mounting steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.4.3 Permanent Mounting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.4.4 Temporary Mounting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.4.5 Ground Placement of GPS Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Section: 2 SiRF GPS Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

2.1 SiRF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.2 µ-Blox Overview ............................... . . . . . 2-8
2.3 Specifications for GPS w/ SiRF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
2.3.1 Time Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
2.3.2 130 GPS System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
2.3.3 130-GPS/01 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
2.4 RT548 GPS Interface Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
2.4.1 Primary Functions of the RT548 GPS Interface Board . . . . .2-15
2.4.2 RT548-B01 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16
2.4.3 RT548 Board assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
2.4.4 RT548 Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
2.4.5 Electronic Operations of the RT548 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
2.4.6 µ-blox™ Board and Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21
2.4.7 Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22

Section: 3 Garmin 15H Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

3.1 Garmin Module Overview ......................... . . . . .3-25
3.2 Specifications for Garmin GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26
3.2.1 Time Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26
3.2.2 130 GPS System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26
3.2.3 130-GPS/01 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31
3.3 RT552GPSInterfaceBoard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-32
3.3.1 Primary Functions of the RT552 GPS Interface Board . . . . .3-32
3.3.2 RT552-B01 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-33
3.3.3 RT552 Board assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-35
3.3.4 RT552 Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-36
3.3.5 Electronic Operations of the RT552 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37
3.3.6 Interface cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-38

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 Section 1
130-GPS/01 Overview

1.1 Overview
This Section explains the REF TEK 130-GPS/01 clock sys-
tem when it is used with the REF TEK 130 family. The 130-
GPS/01 clock system can have either of two receiver boards:
• SiRF µ-Blox receiver module
• Garmin receiver module (Orange Ring)

Note: If an Orange ring is present on the connector ring nut of the GPS
body refer to “Specifications for Garmin GPS” on page 3-26 for
information on the Garmin module, otherwise see the “µ-Blox
Overview” on page 2-8 for GPS units equipped with the SiRF module.

A user should be familiar with whatever REF TEK host system

is in current use. Documents for other REF TEK products are
available on request.
The REF TEK 130 will report three states for the 130-GPS/
01:
ASLEEP The 130 has commanded the 130-GPS/01 to go to the Push to fix™ mode.
SEARCH The 130 system has awakened the 130-GPS/01 and is waiting for it to
report that it is locked.
LOCKED The 130-GPS/01 is locked.

Status of the GPS is shown on the LCD as:

• SLEEP - when GPS is asleep

• SRCH - when the GPS is awake but not locked
• LOCK - GPS is awake and locked
• MinSLL- Minutes since last locked

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System Overview

1.2 System Overview

The REF TEK 130-GPS/01 clock which is shown below, is
capable of providing both time and position information, seri-
ally, for host systems in the REF TEK 130 Series Data Acquisi-
tion System family.
Each 130-GPS/01 is a self-contained unit. The unit is designed
around the receiver module. The receiver board is based on
either the SiRF star I/LX™ chipset or Garmin unit. The antenna
is mounted on the inside top of the case and the whole unit is
situated so that the antenna has clear overhead exposure. A
single interface connector is located at one end of the case. The
130-GPS/01 can be powered by 12 VDC from the host system
and supplies the time and position information serially to the
host system together with a 1 Hertz pulse. The SiRF star
receiver board has a 5 VDC option as well.

Figure 1 - 1 130-GPS/01

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Operating the 130-GPS/01 System

1.3 Operating the 130-GPS/01 System

This section provides general procedures for setting up and
operating the REF TEK 130-GPS/01 clock.

1.3.1 Setting up the System

Mount the GPS unit with an unobstructed view of the sky.

Notice that the direction arrow on the front of the 130-GPS/01
case (near the connector) needs to point up when the unit is
mounted. Dense wood and metal structures interfere with the
satellite signals. Heavy snow cover may also reduce the antenna
signal. Refer to the “GPS Mounting Procedure” on page 1-4.
If the unit is located near a radar installation or satellite equip-
ment, ensure that it is positioned outside the cone of transmis-
sion. For best results, locate the unit below and at least ten feet
away from any satellite communication equipment.
Connect the GPS clock to the host unit, any 130 series DAS,
using one of the standard REF TEK 130-8015 cables supplied
with the GPS unit, these cables are available in seven different
lengths (see drawing). Connectors at both ends are the same
(PTO7A12-8S).
The REF TEK 130-8015 GPS-to-DAS cable referred to above is
wired as follows:
GPS Connector to 130 - GPS/01 Connector Signal (w/
(PT07A12-8S) (PT07A12-8S) respect to GPS)
PIN A PIN A 1 Hz out
PIN B PIN B Ground
PIN C PIN C GPS_RX
PIN D PIN D Ground
PIN E PIN E GPS_TX
PIN F PIN F +12V DC in
PIN G PIN G Reset in
PIN H PIN H +5V DC in

No additional cables are needed to operate the GPS clock and

REF TEK 130. The user should consult applicable literature for
other host devices.

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GPS Mounting Procedure

1.4 GPS Mounting Procedure

1.4.1 Recommend 130-GPS/01 mounting guidelines

The 130-GPS/01 can be permanently mounted using a U-bolt

fastener, temporarily mounted using tie-wraps, or place at
ground level in an unobstructed field of view.

No matter which mounting type is used the following guidelines

should be implemented for best possible satellite signal:
1. The 130-GPS/01 should be placed in the up right position,
which is indicated by the arrows on the front and back of
the unit.
2. Mount the GPS unit with the arrows facing up with an unob-
structed overhead view. Dense wood and metal structures
interfere with the satellite signals. Heavy snow cover may
also reduce the antenna signal.
3. A minimum of 15-degree line of sight from the horizon
should be kept at all times.
4. If the GPS unit is located near a radar installation or satel-
lite equipment, ensure that it is positioned outside the cone
of transmission. For best results, locate the unit below and
at least ten feet away from any satellite communication
equipment.

1.4.2 Recommended pole mounting steps

If the GPS unit is mounted on a pole suggested steps should be

taken to insure best possible signal.
1. The pole should not be made from metal because the metal
may interfere with the signal.
2. If a metal pole cannot be avoided then two pole-to-pole
adaptor brackets should be mounted a minimum of 12”
below the top. Then a PVC 1 ½ ” (2” Nominal O.D.) sched-
ule 40 plastic pipe can be mounted to the other end of
bracket.
3. The 130-GPS/01 should be mounted below the top of the
pole as shown in Figure 1 - 2 on page 1-5.

X
WARNING: DO NOT MOUNT the GPS at the top of a pole or antenna.
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GPS Mounting Procedure

1.4.3 Permanent Mounting Procedure

The 130-GPS/01 may be permanently mounted on a (2” nom-

inal O.D.) plastic pole with a U-bolt. Failure to use a nonmetallic
pole may or may not result in a weak satellite signal.

In order to mount the GPS unit properly the following instruction

need to be used:

1. Reassemble the U-bolt by mating U-bolt with the plate and

then fasten nuts loosely with U-bolt and plate. Be sure the
U-bolt and plate assembly are able to wrap around top of
antenna pole.
2. With the U-bolt at the proper height secure the bolts tightly
but do not overtighten bolts to the point of bending the
plate or deforming the plastic antenna pole.
3. Next insert 130-GPS/01 onto the u-bolt and tighten bolts.

Figure 1 - 2 U-Bolt mounted GPS (View #1)

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GPS Mounting Procedure

1.4.4 Temporary Mounting Procedure

The 130-GPS/01 may be mounted temporary using a tie-

wrap. As with all mounting procedures, it is highly recom-
mended that antenna pole be nonmetallic. A 130-GPS/01 should
not be mounted with the tie-wrap for longer then a 6-month
period because the plastic will break down and become brittle.

1. Loop tie-wrap through large mounting holes by threading

the tie-wrap through the back, then over the top of the
doom, and through the other mounting hole.
2. Locate the 130-GPS/01 at the top of PVC antenna pole and
cinch the tie until tight. To secure the tie-wrap tightly, pli-
ers may be used.
3. Cut remaining tie-wrap off but leave enough slack in case
the tie wrap needs to be tightened.
Non-Metal

Figure 1 - 3 Tie-wrap mounted GPS

1.4.5 Ground Placement of GPS Unit

The 130-GPS/01 can be place on the ground if there is an

unobstructed view of the sky. When placing the unit on the
ground make sure that the orientation arrow is pointing upward.
Also follow all reconditions.

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 Section 2
SiRF GPS Module

2.1 SiRF
This section explains the REF TEK 130-GPS/01 clock sys-
tem when it is used with the SiRF GPS module and RT 548
GPS time board. A user should be familiar with whatever REF
TEK host system is in current use. Documents for other REF
TEK products are available on request.

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µ-Blox Overview

2.2 µ-Blox Overview

The REF TEK 130-GPS/01 clock which is shown below, is
capable of providing both time and position information, seri-
ally, for host systems in the REF TEK 130 Series Data Acquisi-
tion System family.
Each 130-GPS/01 is a self-contained unit. The unit is designed
around the µ-blox™ GPS-PS1E receiver module. The GPS-PS1E
receiver board is based on the SiRF star I/LX™ chipset. The
antenna is mounted on the inside top of the case and the whole
unit is situated so that the antenna has clear overhead expo-
sure. A single interface connector is located at one end of the
case. The 130-GPS/01 can be powered by either 5 or 12 VDC
from the host system and supplies the time and position infor-
mation serially to the host system together with a 1 Hertz
pulse.

Figure 2 - 1 130-GPS/01

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Specifications for GPS w/ SiRF

2.3 Specifications for GPS w/ SiRF

Category Description
Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 3.125 inches (inc. bracket)
Weight: 1.24 pounds.
Power: < 1 Watt (12 VDC); < 0.4 W est. average using duty cycling.
Powerin: 5 VDC or 12 VDC depending on internal jumper settings.
(Factory default is 12 VDC)
Temperature: -10° to +65° C
Time connec- PT07A12-8S 1Hz, Gnd, Serial Receive from host, Serial Transmit to host,
tion: 12V, 5V, and reset
1Hz Output: Leading edge of 20 mS wide, positive going (0-5v) pulse.
Accuracy of +/- 100 nsec.

2.3.1 Time Base

Characteristic Description
Type GPS Receiver/Clock plus a disciplined oscillator
Accuracy with GPS ± 100 µsec after validated 3-D fix and locked
Free-Running Accuracy 0.1 ppm over the temperature range of 0 ° C to 40 ° C
and
0.2 ppm from - 20 ° to 0 ° C

2.3.2 130 GPS System Components

The unit receives power (+12VDC or +5VDC) and commands

from the host (usually a 130) via the interface connector and
returns a time signal to the host. The unit contains the following
printed circuit boards:
• The RT548 GPS time board. This board is designed and built by Refraction
Technology, it provides the interface between the host system and the µ-
blox™ GPS receiver board. The RT548 is the motherboard onto which the
small µ-blox™ GPS-PS1E receiver board is set.
• The µ-blox™ GPS receiver board (model GPS-PS1E). See the “µ-blox™ GPS-
PS1E Boardset & Antenna”section, for an operating description.

The 130-GPS interface cable is available in several lengths to

suit a user’s choice of equipment location. The cable length
required should be specified when the unit is ordered.

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Specifications for GPS w/ SiRF

Antenna
130-8010 Cable

RT548
Interface Board
GPS Receiver

Figure 2 - 2 130-GPS/01 System Components

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Specifications for GPS w/ SiRF

Assembly Number Assembly Description

130-GPS/01 GPS, Receiver/Clock, w/ Molded Case

Item Component Description Rev Qty Per Assy

Component

10 130-8010 Assembly, Cable, Internal, GPS B 1.00000

20 PM80-8880805 Connector, 2mm, Female, 4x4, Crimp, 24-28ga 1.00000

10 PT07A128S Connector, PT07A-12-8S 1.00000

30 WT-24-0 Wire, 24 Gauge, Teflon, Black 1.08000

40 WT-24-2 Wire, 24 Gauge, Teflon, Red 0.54000

50 WT-24-3 Wire, 24 Gauge, Teflon, Orange 0.54000

60 WT-24-4 Wire, 24 Gauge, Teflon, Yellow 0.54000

70 WT-24-5 Wire, 24 Gauge, Teflon, Green 0.54000

80 WT-24-6 Wire, 24 Gauge, Teflon, Blue 0.54000

90 WT-24-7 Wire, 24 Gauge, Teflon, Violet 0.54000

140 HPH6-32X8 Screw, 6-32X1/2, PPH, SS 4.00000

150 RT548-B01 Assembly, PCB, GPS Interface w/ U-BLOX, 1.00000

20 CCC0603C101J5GAC Capacitor, 100pF, 5%, 50V, COG, Chip 0603 1.00000

10 CCC0603C104K4R Capacitor, 0.1uF, 10%,16V, X7R, Chip 0603 10.00000

30 CCUWF1C101MBR1 Capacitor, 100uF, 16V, Chip, Nichicon 2.00000

40 CCUWF1E470MBR1 Capacitor, 47uF, 25V, Chip, Nichicon 2.00000

50 CRMBRA130LT3 Diode, Schottky power 1.00000

60 CRSMBJ12A Diode, TVS, 12V, Uni-Directional 1.00000

70 CRSMBJ15CA Diode, Transorb, 15V, Bi-directional, 600W 2.00000

80 CRSMBJ5.0A Diode, TVS, 5V, Uni-Directional 3.00000

300 HIW-04 Washer, Lock, #4, Internal Star, SS 4.00000

260 HKFB3-440-8-ET Standoff, Flare, #4-40x.250, PEM 4.00000

Figure 2 - 3 130-GPS/01 BOM - Page 1 of 3

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Specifications for GPS w/ SiRF

Assembly Number Assembly Description

130-GPS/01 GPS, Receiver/Clock, w/ Molded Case

Item Component Description Rev Qty Per Assy U/M

Component

290 HPH4-40X3 Screw, 4-40X3/16, PPH, SS 4.00000 EA

90 LCTX100-4 Inductor, 100uH, 20% 1.00000 EA

100 MBR2032-T2 Battery, 3.0V, Lithium, Coin Cell, 195mah 1.00000 EA

320 P531220-2 Bar, Shorting 3.00000 EA

120 P7-215079-8 Connector, On-board, Micro-Match, 8-pin, .050, 1.00000 EA

130 P929647-01-32 Connector, Header, Single Row, 32 Pin, # of 0.22000 EA

140 PM80-8670822 Connector, 2mm, Male, 4x4, Vertical, PC mount 1.00000 EA

270 PSLW1-08-01SS Connector, Socket Strip, 8-Pin, 1 Row, 2.54mm 1.00000 EA

280 PTLW1-08-06GS Connector, Header Strip, 8-Pin, 1 Row, 2.54mm 1.00000 EA

150 RCRCW06031003F Resistor, 100.0K, 1%, 50V, Chip 0603 1.00000 EA

160 RCRCW060310R0F Resistor, 10 OHM 1%, 50V, Chip 0603 4.00000 EA

170 RCRCW06033012F Resistor, 30.1K, 1%, 50V, Chip 0603 1.00000 EA

180 RCRCW06039312F Resistor, 93.1K, 1%, 50V, Chip 0603 1.00000 EA

250 RT/GPS-PSIE GPS, Receiver, U-blox 1.00000 EA

330 RT548 PCB, GPS Interface w/ U-BLOX, Molded NRN 1.00000 EA

380 UCC3946D IC, Microprocessor Supervisor w/ Watchdog 1.00000 EA

200 UCG75L IC, Surge Arrestor 6.00000 EA

370 ULT1780CSW IC, 5v, RS232, Dual Driver/Rcvr, w/ ESD Protect 1.00000 EA

210 ULTC1174HVCS8 IC, Converter, DC-DC, Adj., Step-down/Inverting, 1.00000 EA

350 UTC7S08FU IC, 2-Input, AND Gate 1.00000 EA

220 UTC7W241FU IC, High Speed, CMOS 1.00000 EA

170 HU-9 U-Bolt, 2", 1/4-20, #9, w/ Plate & Nuts 1.00000 EA

Figure 2 - 4 130-GPS/01 BOM - Page 2 of 3

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Specifications for GPS w/ SiRF

Assembly Number Assembly Description

130-GPS/01 GPS, Receiver/Clock, w/ Molded Case

Item Component Description Rev Qty Per Assy U/M O

Component

180 HTI632S7-8 Insert, Threaded, Press-in, 6-32 Thread, for 4.00000 EA

190 SEAL136/60DURO O-Ring, 2-136, BUNA-N, 60 Durometer 1.00000 EA

200 HIW-06 Washer, Lock, #6, Internal Star, SS 4.00000 EA

210 130-8011-1.5 Assembly, Cable, Internal, GPS Interface, B 1.00000 EA

10 P7-215083-8 Connector, Ribbon, Micro-Match, 8-pin, .050, 2.00000 EA

20 WRIBBON10P Cable, Ribbon, 10 Conductor, Grey 0.13000 FT

220 HN1/4-20 Nut, 1/4-20, Stainless Steel 2.00000 EA

230 FAB1309080 Enclosure, Base, GPS Housing, 100ST Delrin 1.00000 EA

240 FAB1309081 Lid, GPS Housing, 100ST Delrin, 130-GPS/01 1.00000 EA

270 MDESSICANT-S-8032 Dessicant, Pack, S-8032 1.00000 EA

280 130-8105 Assembly, Cable, GPS Antenna, Internal, 1.00000 EA

10 ANTGPS-LMP1RA- Antenna, GPS, 12db, w/2"x2" ground plane, no 1.00000 EA

20 P1064538-1 Cable, Pigtail, SSMT 1.00000 EA

Figure 2 - 5 130-GPS/01 BOM - Page 3 of 3

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2.3.3 130-GPS/01 Assembly

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RT548 GPS Interface Board

2.4 RT548 GPS Interface Board

This section provides detailed technical information on the
electronic operations of the RT548 GPS time board, it includes
the following:
• Statement of the primary functions of the RT548
• Explanation of electronic operations
• A description of the µ-blox™ GPS-PS1E receiver board and its search algo-
rithm

Refer to the board schematic and layout drawings in this sec-

tion.

2.4.1 Primary Functions of the RT548 GPS Interface Board

The RT548 provides lightning protection and a power supply

for the receiver board. The RT548 also provides a back-up bat-
tery and level translations on the serial TX and RX.
The RT548-B01 is designed to use the µ-blox™ GPS-PS1E
receiver. The receiver is based on the SiRFstar 1/LX™ chipset.

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2.4.2 RT548-B01 Parts List

Refraction Technology, Inc.
Assembly Number Assembly Description
RT548-B01 Assembly, PCB, GPS Interface w/ U-BLOX,

Component Component Description

CCC0603C101J5GAC Capacitor, 100pF, 5%, 50V, COG, Chip 0603

C6

CCC0603C104K4RAC Capacitor, 0.1uF, 10%,16V, X7R, Chip 0603

C1, C5, C7-C10, C12-C15

CCUWF1C101MBR1GS Capacitor, 100uF, 16V, Chip, Nichicon

C2, C11

CCUWF1E470MBR1GS Capacitor, 47uF, 25V, Chip, Nichicon

C3, C4

CRMBRA130LT3 Diode, Schottky power

D6

CRSMBJ12A Diode, TVS, 12V, Uni-Directional

D1

CRSMBJ15CA Diode, Transorb, 15V, Bi-directional, 600W

D3, D4

CRSMBJ5.0A Diode, TVS, 5V, Uni-Directional

D2, D5, D7

HKFB3-440-8-ET Standoff, Flare, #4-40x.250, PEM

LCTX100-4 Inductor, 100uH, 20%

L1

MBR2032-T2 Battery, 3.0V, Lithium, Coin Cell, 195mah

BA1

P531220-2 Bar, Shorting

JP1, JP2, JP3

P7-215079-8 Connector, On-board, Micro-Match, 8-pin, .050,

J1

P929647-01-32 Connector, Header, Single Row, 32 Pin, # of

JP1-JP3

PM80-8670822 Connector, 2mm, Male, 4x4, Vertical, PC mount

J3

PTLW1-08-06GS Connector, Header Strip, 8-Pin, 1 Row, 2.54mm

J2

Figure 2 - 6 RT548-B01 BOM (Sheet 1 of 2)

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Refraction Technology, Inc.

Assembly Number Assembly Description
RT548-B01 Assembly, PCB, GPS Interface w/ U-BLOX,

Component Component Description

RCRCW06031003F Resistor, 100.0K, 1%, 50V, Chip 0603

R7

RCRCW060310R0F Resistor, 10 OHM 1%, 50V, Chip 0603

R1-R4

RCRCW06033012F Resistor, 30.1K, 1%, 50V, Chip 0603

R6

RCRCW06039312F Resistor, 93.1K, 1%, 50V, Chip 0603

R5

RT/GPS-PSIE-B01 Assembly, GPS, Receiver, U-blox, for RT548

HIW-04 Washer, Lock, #4, Internal Star, SS

HPH4-40X3 Screw, 4-40X3/16, PPH, SS

PSLW1-08-01SS Connector, Socket Strip, 8-Pin, 1 Row, 2.54mm

SOLDER ON UNDERSIDE OF U-BLOX CARD (RT/GPS-PS1E) IN UN
RT/GPS-PSIE GPS, Receiver, U-blox

RT548 PCB, GPS Interface w/ U-BLOX, Molded

REV A

UCC3946D IC, Microprocessor Supervisor w/ Watchdog

U5

UCG75L IC, Surge Arrestor

GAP1-GAP6

ULT1780CSW IC, 5v, RS232, Dual Driver/Rcvr, w/ ESD Protect

U4

ULTC1174HVCS8 IC, Converter, DC-DC, Adj., Step-down/Inverting,

U3

UTC7S08FU IC, 2-Input, AND Gate

U2

UTC7W241FU IC, High Speed, CMOS

U1

Figure 2 - 7 RT548-B01 BOM (Sheet 2 of 2)

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2.4.3 RT548 Board assembly

Figure 2 - 8 RT548 130-GPS/01 GPS Interface

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RT548 GPS Interface Board

2.4.4 RT548 Schematic

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2.4.5 Electronic Operations of the RT548

The electronic operations of the RT548 are presented in this

section as follows:

Power Management
The 130-GPS/01 can be run off either +12 VDC or +5 VDC. The
130-GPS/01 is configured to run off either the +12 V or +5 V
supply based on the RT548 jumper settings as shown below:

For +12 VDC supply Factory Default

JP1 Jumper Pin 2 to Pin 3

JP3 Jumper on Pin 1 to Pin 2

For + 5 VDC supply Factory Default

JP1 Jumper Pin 1 to Pin 2

JP3 No jumper installed

Note: The 130 DAS units are configured to supply both +12 VDC and +
5 VDC to the 130-GPS/01.

Back-up Battery
Battery Jumper JP2 is for the Backup Battery

Battery Jumper JP2

Battery Installed Jumper Pin 1 to Pin 2 (Factory

Default)

No Battery Installed Jumper Pin 2 to Pin 3

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RT548 GPS Interface Board

2.4.6 µ-blox™ Board and Antenna

The µ-blox™ receiver board (GPS-PS1E) is a twelve-channel

GPS, Standard Positioning Service (SPS) receiver boardset that
uses the C/A code on the L1 frequency carrier. The µ-blox™
board provides position accuracy of 5 meters LEP. The United
States Department of Defense reserves the right to implement
selective availability (SA) to reduce position accuracy to 21
meters LEP.
The antenna module receives GPS signals (using an internal
fixed-pattern antenna), amplifies them, and forwards them to
the receiver board over a coaxial antenna cable. The receiver
board computes position and velocity. The receiver board pro-
vides standard NMEA0183 messages to the 130 host over an RS-
232 communications port. From a cold start, the board re initial-
izes itself completely. To hasten the initialization process, the
board's non-volatile memory stores previously-collected satel-
lite information.
The receiver board tracks as many as twelve satellites. The
GPS-PS1E board automatically selects at least the best four and
up to the best twelve for computations. As the satellites move,
the receiver board automatically tracks new satellites, continu-
ing to select the best signals.
Upon power-up, the receiver board searches for signals from
satellites that it has calculated to be above the horizon. It bases
the calculation that determines satellite availability on the alma-
nac of satellite orbits, an estimate of the GPS unit's present
position (based on the units last calculated fix), and the current
time from the internal clock. If this information is reasonably
accurate the receiver board acquires available satellites very
rapidly.
The GPS-PS1E has very fast time to first fix (TTFF). Typical
acquisition times for the GPS in Hot Start (GPS off for less than
2 hours) is 2-6 seconds. Typical Cold Start times to acquisition
for the GPS-PS1E is still only 60 seconds.
In Push To Fix Mode the GPS may periodically wake itself for a
few seconds to update ephemeris and other data, so that when
it is returned to continuous power mode it will be able to lock
very quickly.

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2.4.7 Cables

Figure 2 - 9 130-8010 U-Blox Interconnect cable

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Figure 2 - 10 130-8011 GPS Interface cable

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Figure 2 - 11 130-8015 U-Blox Antenna cable

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 Section 3
Garmin 15H Module
This Section explains the newest REF TEK 130-GPS/01
which contains a Garmin 15H/L GPS module. For the RT 552
GPS time board technical reference see section “RT552 GPS
Interface Board” on page 3-32. A user should be familiar with
whatever REF TEK host system is in current use. Documents
for other REF TEK products are available on request.

3.1 Garmin Module Overview

The new REF TEK 130-GPS/01 clock, is capable of provid-
ing both time and position information, serially, for host sys-
tems in the REF TEK 130 Series Data Acquisition System
family.
Each 130-GPS/01 is a self-contained unit. The unit is
designed around the Garmin receiver module. The GPS-15H
receiver board is based on the Garmin chipset. The antenna
is mounted on the inside top of the case and the whole unit is
situated so that the antenna has clear overhead exposure. A
single interface connector is located at one end of the case.
The 130-GPS/01 can be powered by 12 VDC from the host
system and supplies the time and position information seri-
ally to the host system together with a 1 Hertz pulse.

Figure 3 - 1 130-GPS/01

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Specifications for Garmin GPS

3.2 Specifications for Garmin GPS

Category Description
Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 3.125 inches (inc. bracket)
Weight: 1.24 pounds.
Power: < 1 Watt (12 VDC); < 0.4 W est. average using duty cycling.
Powerin: 12 VDC
Temperature: -10° to +65° C
Time connec- PT07A12-8S 1Hz, Gnd, Serial Receive from host, Serial Transmit to host,
tion: 12V, 5V, and reset
1Hz Output: Leading edge of 20 mS wide, positive going (0-5v) pulse.
Accuracy of +/- 100 nsec.

3.2.1 Time Base

Characteristic Description
Type GPS Receiver/Clock plus a disciplined oscillator
Accuracy with GPS ± 100 µsec after validated 3-D fix and locked
Free-Running Accu- 0.1 ppm over the temperature range of 0 ° C to 40 ° C and
racy
0.2 ppm from - 20 ° to 0 ° C

3.2.2 130 GPS System Components

The unit receives power (+12VDC) and commands from the

host (usually a 130) via the interface connector and returns a
time signal to the host. The unit contains the following printed
circuit boards:
• The RT552 GPS time board. This board is designed and built by Refraction
Technology, it provides the interface between the host system and the Garmin
GPS module. The RT552 is the motherboard onto which the small Garmin GPS
receiver module is set.
• The Garmin GPS module (model GPS-15H). See the section on “The 130-
GPS/01 is run off +12 VDC. The 130-GPS/01 input voltage should be
between +10 and +15 Volts.” on page 3-37, for an operating description.

The 130-GPS interface cable is available in several lengths to

suit a user’s choice of equipment location. The cable length
required should be specified when the unit is ordered.

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Specifications for Garmin GPS

Antenna
130-8010 Cable

RT552
Interface Board
Garmin Module

Figure 3 - 2 130-GPS/01 System Components

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Specifications for Garmin GPS

Assembly Number Assembly Description Rev Lot Size U/M

130-GPS/01A GPS, Receiver/Clock 1 EA

Component Component Description Rev Qty Per Assy

130-8010 Assembly, Cable, Internal, GPS B 1.00000

PM80-8880805 Connector, 2mm, Female, 4x4, Crimp, 24-28ga 1.00000

PT07A128S Connector, PT07A-12-8S 1.00000

WT-24-0 Wire, 24 Gauge, Teflon, Black 1.08000

WT-24-2 Wire, 24 Gauge, Teflon, Red 0.54000

WT-24-3 Wire, 24 Gauge, Teflon, Orange 0.54000

WT-24-4 Wire, 24 Gauge, Teflon, Yellow 0.54000

WT-24-5 Wire, 24 Gauge, Teflon, Green 0.54000

WT-24-6 Wire, 24 Gauge, Teflon, Blue 0.54000

WT-24-7 Wire, 24 Gauge, Teflon, Violet 0.54000

FAB1309080 Base, Enclosure, GPS 1.00000

FAB1309081 Lid, GPS Housing 1.00000

FAB1309109 Antenna, GPS, with Cable, for 130-GPS/01A A 1.00000

Figure 3 - 3 130-GPS/01 BOM (Page 1 of 3)

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Specifications for Garmin GPS

Component Component Description Rev Qty Per Assy

FAB1309142 Ring, Product Identification, for 130-GPS/01A 1.00000

HIW-06 Washer, Lock, #6, Internal Star, SS 4.00000

HN1/4-20 Nut, 1/4-20, Stainless Steel 2.00000

HNGSG-2 Grommet, Strip, w/ Adhesive, Nylon 0.17000

HPH6-32X8 Screw, 6-32X1/2, PPH, SS 4.00000

HPLT3S-C0 Ty-Wrap, Weather Resistant Nylon, 11.5 " long 2.00000

HTI632S7-8 Insert, Threaded, Press-in, 6-32 Thread, for 4.00000

HU-9 U-Bolt, 2", 1/4-20, #9, w/ Plate & Nuts 1.00000

MDESSICANT-S-8032 Dessicant, Pack, S-8032 1.00000

RT552-B01 Assembly, PCB, GPS Interface w/ GARMIN, 1.00000

CCUWF1C101MBR1GS Capacitor, 100uF, 16V, Chip, Nichicon 4.00000

C3-C6

Figure 3 - 4 130-GPS/01 BOM - Page 2 of 3

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Component Component Description Rev Qty Per Assy

CCUWF1E470MBR1GS Capacitor, 47uF, 25V, Chip, Nichicon 2.00000

C1, C2
CRSMBJ12A Diode, TVS, 12V, Uni-Directional 1.00000
D1
CRSMBJ15CA Diode, Transorb, 15V, Bi-Directional, 600W 2.00000
D3, D4
CRSMBJ5.0A Diode, TVS, 5V, Uni-Directional 2.00000
D2, D5
H12HSS2X3 Spacer, 3/16 Round, .090 Hole, 3/16 Length, 3.00000

HBW-M2 Washer, Spring (Bellevue), M2, SS 3.00000

HKFS2-M2 Nut, M2, PEM, SS 3.00000

HPHM2X10 Screw, M2x10, Philips, Fillister Head, SS 3.00000

P52793-0890 Connector, LIF, 1mm, 8 pin, Rt. Angle, SMT 1.00000

J2
P929647-01-32 Connector, Header, Single Row, 32 Pin, # of 0.06000
JP1
PM80-8670822 Connector, 2mm, Male, 4x4, Vertical, PC mount 1.00000
J1
RCRCW060310R0F Resistor, 10 Ohm, 1%, 50V, Chip 0603 3.00000
R1-R3
RT/GPS-15H-F GPS, Receiver, 12 Ch, WAAS, High Voltage, 1.00000

RT552 PCB, GPS Interface w/ GARMIN, Molded 1.00000

Figure 3 - 5 130-GPS/01 BOM - Page 3 of 3

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Specifications for Garmin GPS

3.2.3 130-GPS/01 Assembly

Orange
Ring

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3.3 RT552 GPS Interface Board

This section provides detailed technical information on the
electronic operations of the RT552 GPS time board, it includes
the following:
• Statement of the primary functions of the RT552
• Explanation of electronic operations
• A description of the Garmin™ 15H GPS module and its search algorithm

Refer to the board schematic and layout drawings in this sec-

tion.

3.3.1 Primary Functions of the RT552 GPS Interface Board

The RT552 provides lightning protection and a power supply

for the receiver board. The RT552 also provides level transla-
tions on the serial TX and RX.
The RT552-B01 is designed to use the Garmin™ 15H GPS mod-
ule.

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RT552 GPS Interface Board

3.3.2 RT552-B01 Parts List

Assembly Number Assembly Description Rev Lot Size U/M
RT552-B01 Assembly, PCB, GPS Interface w/ GARMIN, 1 EA

Component Component Description Rev Qty Per Assy

CCUWF1C101MBR1GS Capacitor, 100uF, 16V, Chip, Nichicon 4.00000

C3-C6

CCUWF1E470MBR1GS Capacitor, 47uF, 25V, Chip, Nichicon 2.00000

C1, C2

CRSMBJ12A Diode, TVS, 12V, Uni-Directional 1.00000

D1

CRSMBJ15CA Diode, Transorb, 15V, Bi-Directional, 600W 2.00000

D3, D4

CRSMBJ5.0A Diode, TVS, 5V, Uni-Directional 2.00000

D2, D5

H12HSS2X3 Spacer, 3/16 Round, .090 Hole, 3/16 Length, 3.00000

HBW-M2 Washer, Spring (Bellevue), M2, SS 3.00000

HKFS2-M2 Nut, M2, PEM, SS 3.00000

HPHM2X10 Screw, M2x10, Philips, Fillister Head, SS 3.00000

P52793-0890 Connector, LIF, 1mm, 8 pin, Rt. Angle, SMT 1.00000

J2

P929647-01-32 Connector, Header, Single Row, 32 Pin, # of 0.06000

JP1

Figure 3 - 6 RT552-B01 BOM (Sheet 1 of 2)

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gy
Assembly Number Assembly Description Rev Lot Size U/M
RT552-B01 Assembly, PCB, GPS Interface w/ GARMIN, 1 EA

Component Component Description Rev Qty Per Ass

PM80-8670822 Connector, 2mm, Male, 4x4, Vertical, PC mount 1.00000

J1

RCRCW060310R0F Resistor, 10 Ohm, 1%, 50V, Chip 0603 3.00000

R1-R3

RT/GPS-15H-F GPS, Receiver, 12 Ch, WAAS, High Voltage, 1.00000

RT552 PCB, GPS Interface w/ GARMIN, Molded 1.00000

UCG75L IC, Surge Arrestor 5.00000

GAP1-GAP5

ULT1121CS8-3.3 IC, Regulator, Low Dropout, 3.3V, SO8 Pkg. 1.00000

U3

ULT1121CS8-5 IC, Regulator, Low Dropout, 5V, SO8 Pkg. 1.00000

U2

UTC7W241FU IC, High Speed, CMOS 1.00000

U1

WFFCJ-21039-0225 Jumper, Flat Flex Cable, 1mm, 8 cond., Type A, 1.00000

Figure 3 - 7 RT552-B01 BOM (Sheet 2 of 2)

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3.3.3 RT552 Board assembly

Figure 3 - 8 RT548 130-GPS/01 GPS Interface

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 5 4 3 2 1
+5VCC
U1B U1A
7 1 VCC 8
5 3 1PPS 2 6
4 GND
T C 7 W 2 41FU-2 T C 7 W 241FU-2 GAP1 GAP2 GAP3 GAP4 GAP5
S O G . 0 25/8 S O G . 025/8 75V 75V 75V 75V 75V
T O S H IBA C G 75L C G 75L C G 75L C G 75L C G 75L
D CP CLAIR CP CLAIR CP CLAIR CP CLAIR CP CLAIR D
C G 75L C G 75L C G 75L C G 75L C G 75L
R1 R2 R3
10.0 Ohm 1% 10.0 Ohm 1% 10.0 Ohm 1%
S M / R_0603-C S M / R_0603-C S M / R_0603-C J1
A
B 1 -> GPS_1Hz
2 GND
GPSRX C
3 <- GPS_RX
D

130-TR-003-C
4 GND
GPSTX E
5 -> GPS_TX
F
6 12 V PWR
G
H 7 <- GPS_RST
8 5 V PWR
12Vin
M80-8670822
PM80-8670822
5Vin
J2
1

1
1PPS
2 D1 D2
3 G P S RX TVS 12V TVS 5V D3 D4 D5
4 GPSTX S M / DO214AA_12-C S M /DO214AA_12-C T V S 5V
C 5 C
M I C R O SEMI M I C R O SEMI SMBJ15CA SMBJ15CA M I C R O SEMI
6 12Vin S M B J 1 2A SMBJ5.0A S M /DO214AA_12-C S M / DO214AA_12-C S M BJ5.0A
7

130-GPS Users Guide

S M / DO214AA_12-C

2
8 +3.3Vbak
8-PIN LIF
1 M M / L I F/SMT/RA/8/TOP
52793-0890
M O LEX
Install Jumper for
backup power only
JP1
12Vin U2 U3
B 5Vin B
RT552 Schematic

1
8 IN OUT 1 +5VCC 2 8 IN OUT 1 +3.3Vbak
7 NC FB 2 7 NC FB 2
6 NC GND 3 6 NC GND 3
5 4 M P 9 29647 5 4
SHDN NC B L K C O N . 1 0 0 / V H / 1 R O W / W . 100/2 SHDN NC
+ C1 + C2 LT1121CS8-5 + C4 + C5 L T 1121CS8-3.3 + C6
47 uF 25V 47 uF 25V S O G . 0 5 0 / 8 / W . 244/L.225 + C3 1 0 0 u F 16V 1 0 0 u F 16V S O G . 0 5 0 / 8 / W . 244/L.225 1 0 0 u F 16V
CHIPCAP08 CHIPCAP08 LINEAR TECH 1 0 0 u F 16V CHIPCAP08 CHIPCAP08 LINEAR TECH CHIPCAP08
CHIPCAP08
RT552 GPS Interface Board

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DALLAS, TEXAS MADE IN USA
Title
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3.3.5 Electronic Operations of the RT552

The 130-GPS/01 is run off +12 VDC. The 130-GPS/01 input

voltage should be between +10 and +15 Volts.
The Garmin™ receiver board (GPS-15H) is a twelve-channel
GPS, Standard Positioning Service (SPS) receiver module that
uses the C/A code on the L1 frequency carrier. The Garmin™
provides position accuracy of 5 meters LEP. The United States
Department of Defense reserves the right to implement selec-
tive availability (SA) to reduce position accuracy to 100 meters
LEP.
The antenna module receives GPS signals (using an internal
fixed-pattern antenna), amplifies them, and forwards them to
the receiver board over a coaxial antenna cable. The receiver
board computes position and velocity. The receiver board pro-
vides standard NMEA0183 messages to the 130 host over an RS-
232 communications port.
The receiver board tracks as many as twelve satellites. The
GPS-15H board automatically selects at least the best four and
up to the best twelve for computations. As the satellites move,
the receiver board automatically tracks new satellites, continu-
ing to select the best signals.
The GPS-15H has very fast time to first fix (TTFF). Typical
acquisition times for the GPS in Hot Start (GPS off for less than
2 hours) is 2-6 seconds. Typical Cold Start times to acquisition
for the GPS-15H is still only 45 seconds.

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3.3.6 Interface cable

Figure 3 - 9 130-8011 GPS Interface cable

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